Nov 12th to 14th - Mesa

Nov 12^th – Tues

We removed the fifth-wheel hitch from the truck and stored it in the motorcycle trailer.  This will make it easier to load golf clubs & pull carts when I take women golfing.

When we were walking to the courtyard in the afternoon, we spotted Jerry & Erika who had just arrived.  They rented a park model behind us 2 years ago and have the same unit for 2 months this season.  They had trouble with their transmission on the way down from Kelowna so, with no reverse gear, they parked on the street and went to register after using our phone to try to contact the owner of the unit they are renting as they are 3 days early.  They joined us later in the courtyard which has been enlarged by removing a wall and a large planter.

After music in the courtyard, we returned to Ron & Terri’s site to welcome their friends Jim & Grace to the park – only Grace didn’t attend so we will have to meet her another day.  I came home to make a sandwich for dinner and we rushed off to line dance lessons at 7.   Dance lessons ended at 8:15 and we joined Pender & Donna and Richard & Nancy for a trip to The Village Inn for pie & coffee.

Nov 13^th – Wed

We used the motorcycle to run some errands – check the mail, get water, visit Dennis & Gloria and visit Jac.  I am sure the novelty will wear off and we will be back on our bikes soon!

We listened to Jeff Stevens in the courtyard this afternoon and did some dancing.  Jeff plays a guitar and sings without all the electronic accompaniment that other singers have.  He also plays Dueling Banjos on his one guitar which is really amazing.

Right after MCY, we went to Patti’s for a taco party.  She provided all the food and beer and we only had to bring something if we didn’t want to drink beer.  There was a fun group as usual.  We were ready to kick back & relax when we got home.

Nov 14^th – Thurs

I picked up 4 ladies and we joined 3 others for 7:48 & 7:55 tee times this morning.  We had to leave by 7 as the course was not as close as some we play.  Terry joined the guys at 8 to leave for their golf game.  I had a good game and enjoyed the course.  We went to 5 ‘n Diner for breakfast/lunch after our 9 holes.

I puttered around before Terry got back about 1.  I went to the library to exchange books while Terry went to the courtyard and had a burger for lunch.  A bit later, Terry went back to the courtyard to listen to music and I went to the pool where I “floated & chatted” and then read for a while before coming back.

We went to dinner at Vic & Jackie’s.  Moe & Trish were also there to enjoy a great dinner and good friends.  We were walking back when Neil came by in a golf cart and gave us a ride the rest of the short distance.  Bill & Margie and Dave & Phyllis were sitting outside so we talked a bit with them before calling it a night.